Braised Beef With Caper Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Adapted from an old cookbook. Ingredients:
2 lbs round steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick |
3 slices bacon |
1 cup water |
1/4 cup carrot, chopped |
1/4 cup celery, chopped |
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped |
1 medium bay leaf |
2 teaspoons butter |
1 tablespoon onion, chopped |
1/4 cup mushroom, chopped |
1/4 cup sour cream |
2 tablespoons capers |
Directions:
1. Cut steak in serving sized pieces. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove, crumble, and set aside. Brown steak in bacon drippings. Add water, carrot, celery, and bay leaf; cover and cook over low heat 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove bay leaf and remove beef to a serving platter and keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, melt butter over medium low heat. Add onions and mushrooms and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add to first skillet and blend with an immersion blender or process in stand up blender.
4. Stir in sour cream and capers; heat through. Pour gravy over steaks; garnish with bacon crumbles and chopped parsley.
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